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The wise man is one who, knows, what he does not know.

"The wise man is one who, knows, what he does not know."
— Lao Tzu
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Meaning of this quote

Wisdom includes recognizing gaps in knowledge. The saying challenges the idea that a wise person must appear certain about everything.

Key takeaway: Treat awareness of your limits as a starting point for learning.

Origin of the quote

A modern summary of a principle associated with Tao Te Ching, Chapter 71.

Who actually said this?

Commonly attributed

The located later thesis repeats the attribution without identifying a translator. This exact English sentence was not established as a specific translation.

Attributed author: Unknown adapter of a principle associated with Laozi

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